GATE ADMISSION
AND PROMOTIONAL DAYS
Purchase your tickets in advance and beat the line. We encourage guest to purchase their gate admission in advance to make entering the fair a very quick experience thru our High Speed Lanes.
When purchasing tickets you will leave the Delaware State Fair website and will be transferred to our authorized ticketing company, Etix.com
5 DAY ADULT GATE ADMISSION PASS
Beat the lines and save when you order a 5-Day Adult Gate Admission Pass! Ages 13 & Up $35 + .50 online convenience fee. That’s a savings of almost $15.00 over the cost of 5 separate Adult One Day Online Gate
One adult will be admitted on any 5 separate days using the ADULT 5 DAY PASS GATE ADMISSION. Cannot be used to admit more than 1 adult on the same day.
When purchasing tickets you will leave the Delaware State Fair website and will be transferred to our authorized ticketing company, Etix.com
2026 Promotional days!
Mark your calendars and take advantage of these sponsored days during fair week!
Pepsi Day – Friday, July 24
Kick off the weekend with a refreshing treat! Enjoy free samples and mini Pepsi cans at the gates as you leave – courtesy of our friends at Pepsi!
Chesapeake Utilities Day – Saturday, July 25
Don’t miss Chesapeake Utilities at the Main Gate! Stop by before entering the Fairgrounds to learn more and say hello to their team.
Food Lion Hunger Relief Day – Monday, July 27
Give to a great cause – and get in for free!
Bring 5 non-perishable Food Lion brand items and receive one FREE gate admission. Presented by Food Lion.
Bonus: It’s also Seniors’ Day – all guests 60+ get in free!!
Kid’s Day – Tuesday, July 28
A day just for the little ones!
Kids 12 and under get FREE admission, plus enjoy an interactive, educational, and fun Kid’s Fair in the Hertrich Plaza from 9AM to 1PM.
Presented by Fidelity Investments
Armed Forces Day – Wednesday, July 29
Thank you for your service!
All active duty and retired military get FREE admission with a valid military ID. Courtesy of Pratt Insurance.
Governor’s Day – Thursday, July 30
Our Governor will be out on the fairgrounds during a day full of fair fun and a special awards ceremony!
It’s also Seniors’ Day, so all guests 60+ get in FREE! Presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware.
Coastal Bath Day – Saturday, August 1
Coastal’s Clean Sweep Contest! Celebrate Coastal Bath day with a stunning bathroom makeover – your dream bath could be just a visit away!
